Nathan's first area of service in the mission field is Gainsville, Texas. This city is just south of the Texas - Oklahoma border located on Hwy 35 north of Fort Worth. It is 29 miles from Denton, 46 miles from Plano, and 61 miles from Dallas.
In July 2008 the population of the city was estimated to be 16,452. According to City-Data.com the demographics of Gainsville are 74% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% American Indian.
About 20% of the residents have reported income below the poverty level.
73% of residents over the age of 25 have completed high school or higher. 15% have a Bachelors Degree or higher.
Gainsville has a campus for North Central Texas College with enrollment of 3018 students.
61% of the population report being affiliated with a religious congregation. 40% are Southern Baptist, 37% are Catholic, 8% of Methodist, 5% are Churches of Christ, 2% American Baptist, 1.6% Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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